Qetaifan Island North Looks Forward to Welcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 Fans
Qetaifan Projects is a leading real estate development company in Qatar fully owned by Katara Hospitality. With vision 2030 in mind and looking forward to the 2022 World Cup, Qetaifan Projects will be offering a first of its kind, entertainment and touristic destination in Qatar; Qetaifan Island North. The first phase is planned for completion in November 2021.
Qetaifan Island North, the first Entertainment Island in Qatar, is the closest to Lusail Stadium where the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place, and hence will be the fans’ favorite touristic destination for its unique elements and attractions that the whole family can enjoy; starting with the Waterpark inspired by the Qatari culture and the production of oil & gas, the luxurious hotel operated by Rixos for the first time in Qatar, the beach club, in addition to diversified waterfronts, a linear park along the island surrounded by retail outlets and services, in addition to distinct waterfront neighborhoods, a mosque, school, and world-class spas.
In addition to residential and commercial properties that will serve the tournament, tourists and fans can also use water taxis for transportation from Qetaifan Island North to avoid the crowd and traffic to Lusail Stadium.
In view of the proximity of Qetaifan Island North to Lusail International Stadium, which will host the final game and closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022, and the expected high numbers of tourists and fans that will visit Qatar before and during the World Cup, which will be held for the first time in the Middle East, the island will provide all the needs of the masses and tourists; with projects, facilities, and entertainment activities in addition to temporary floating hotels for the first time in Qatar.
Qetaifan Projects has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ADMARES for the construction and operation of temporary floating hotels on the shores of Qetaifan Island North to provide accommodation for the masses during the 2022 World Cup. The hotels have a unique design; 72-meter-long and 16-meter-wide, and each featuring a restaurant, and a lounge bar.
It is worth mentioning that Qetaifan Island North features seven beaches; which makes it the city’s distinct waterfront destination. The island spans approximately 1.3 million square meters with 830,000 square meters of attractions.
Qatar is in full swing in its preparation to host the greatest football event in the world, and people in Qatar have something big to look forward to. Qetaifan Island North will be ready to welcome all football fans and tourists to Qatar.